Tomato Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe (Without Cheese)

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The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great.

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The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great.

Easy Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe With Tomatoes

An easy one-pot recipe of creamy tomato chicken penne pasta made with chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt and pepper. Chicken pasta is a simple pasta dish you can make for lunch or dinner. This chicken and pasta dish comes together quickly in a skillet, and the best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great. However, you can add cheese if you desire when serving. Note that most recipes are a guide; get inspired and add or remove ingredients as you wish. Granted, your dish may slightly differ, but as long as you enjoy it, that’s all that matters. The pasta water is equally essential. You can easily use it to lighten this dish when you combine the sauce and boiled pasta!

Making tomato chicken penne pasta is easy peasy. Make your tomato sauce by sautéing your cut/chopped chicken breast first and then adding the onions, garlic, fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, heavy cream, herbs, and spices. Finally, add your al dente pasta to the tomato chicken sauce, and you will have the tastiest chicken pasta dish that your entire will love! Top with parsley when serving, and enjoy! Listen, this one-pot pasta dish has never been so easy. Be sure to follow the detailed directions on the recipe card when making this dish and thank me later! 

The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great. Next time you want a pasta dish, choose this tasty creamy tomato chicken penne pasta recipe! You will never be disappointed.

Why You Will Love This One-Pot Tomato Chicken Penne Pasta

  1. Easy to make!
  2. Perfect dinner or lunch as an easy weekday meal!
  3. Requires only a few ingredients.
  4. You can customize this dish to your preference.
  5. Nutritious pasta dish with chicken breast and tomatoes.
  6. Kid-friendly recipe!
  7. Cooks in no time!
  8. Perfect for every family member.
  9. You can make this with only tomato paste if you don’t have fresh tomatoes.
  10. An excellent way to add vegetables to a meal everyone loves and enjoys – pasta!
The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great. Next time you want a pasta dish, choose this tasty creamy tomato chicken penne pasta recipe! You will never be disappointed.

Ingredients For Penne Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce

The ingredients you will need to make this easy tomato chicken penne pasta are chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, heavy cream, olive oil, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. I also like adding a dash of Knorr Bouillon chicken seasoning or Maggi cube for that ultimate chicken flavor!

The ingredients you will need to make this easy tomato chicken penne pasta are chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, heavy cream, olive oil, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. I also like adding a dash of Knorr Bouillon chicken seasoning for that ultimate chicken flavor!

How to Make the Tastiest Creamiest Tomato Chicken Penne Pasta (Step-by-Step)

Ready for the best tomato chicken pasta? Let’s go!

  1. Gather the Ingredients.

    Though this pasta recipe requires mostly pantry ingredients, I suggest you gather all your ingredients before starting. It makes it easier.

  2. Cut/chop the Vegetables.

    Wash and cut/chop/dice the garlic, onions and fresh tomatoes. Then, set aside.

  3. Clean/wash/cut the Chicken Breast.

    I personally like to wash my chicken; if you don’t wash your chicken, skip this part. If you do wash your chicken, pat it dry with a paper towel. Cut the chicken into cubes; this works better for me. You can also slice your chicken breasts or cut them any other way you prefer.I personally like to wash my chicken; if you don’t wash your chicken, skip this part. If you do wash your chicken, pat it dry with a paper towel. Cut the chicken into cubes; this works better for me. You can also slice your chicken breasts or cut them any other way you prefer.

  4. Make the Chicken Tomato Sauce.

    Place a clean pan on the stove and add some oil. And as soon as the oil heats up, add the clean chicken and spread it out. Cook the chicken breast on high for at least 3 minutes and turn them. Season the chicken while they cook on the other side with salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary (or thyme) and stir to combine. Stir in chopped onions, garlic, and other herbs and spices you wish to use; mix well. Add the fresh tomatoes and the Knorr Bouillon or Maggi, cook for a few minutes, and then add the tomato paste. Reduce heat as the tomatoes may quickly burn while cooking, stirring as needed for about 6 – 8 minutes and then adding the heavy cream. Gently mix this sauce to combine very well and allow to simmer before adding the pasta.The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great.

  5. Boil Your Penne Pasta.

    While making your sauce, place water in a clean pan to boil your penne pasta. Boil it according to the manufacturer’s directions on the packet. I typically add salt and a tablespoon of oil to the water when it boils before adding my pasta to cook.

  6. Add Boiled Pasta to the Tomato Chicken Sauce.

    This is the best part! Use a strainer ladle to scoop the pasta into the sauce; work in batches until you add all the pasta. Add some pasta water if needed. Gently work the pasta into the sauce until every penne is covered in glorious tomato sauce! Taste and adjust flavors.The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great. Next time you want a pasta dish, choose this tasty creamy tomato chicken penne pasta recipe! You will never be disappointed.

  7. Serve and Enjoy.

    Serve immediately while warm, garnish with parsley or basil. Add small grated parmesan if desired!

Notes/Recipe Tips For Cooking Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Without Cheese

  • Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
  • You can use any other kind of pasta in your pantry; I am using penne pasta because that’s what I have in my pantry. 
  • I cubed my chicken but cut yours differently; slicing them would work in this recipe.
  • You can use any other part of the chicken if you don’t want to use chicken breast! 
  • Instead of cooking the chicken breast with the sauce as I did in this recipe, you can cook your chicken separately from the sauce and then add the cooked chicken to the sauce. Personally, I wanted this to be an authentic tomato chicken sauce cooked in one pot!
  • Add pasta water to loosen your pasta when combining the boiled pasta in the sauce.
The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great. Next time you want a pasta dish, choose this tasty creamy tomato chicken penne pasta recipe! You will never be disappointed.

How to Store Leftover Cooked Pasta

We rarely have leftovers; however, if you happen to have some, I suggest packing them in a clean container and refrigerating them. I do not recommend putting your leftover cooked pasta in the freezer.

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The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great.

Tomato Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe (Without Cheese)

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  • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 serving 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Universal
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box Penne Pasta (16 oz dry pasta)
  • 2 chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
  • ½ – 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1 onion bulb or 1 cup chopped onions (I used yellow onions)
  • 3 – 4 garlic cloves (grated or diced)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (I used one TBS when boiling the pasta)
  • 1 teaspoon Knorr Chicken Bouillon seasoning or 1 small Maggi cube.
  • 1 – 2 teaspoons salt (always add salt to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 – 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose Chile blend (optional; I used the one from Spice Tribe)

Instructions

  1. Gather the Ingredients. Though this pasta recipe requires mostly pantry ingredients, I suggest you gather all your ingredients before starting. It makes it easier.
  2. Cut/chop the vegetables. Wash and cut/chop/dice the garlic, onions and fresh tomatoes. Then, set aside.
  3. Clean/wash/cut the Chicken Breasts. I personally like to wash my chicken; if you don’t wash your chicken, skip this part. If you do wash your chicken, pat it dry with a paper towel. Cut the chicken into cubes; this works better for me. You can also slice your chicken breasts or cut them any way you prefer.
  4. Make the Chicken Tomato Sauce. Place a clean pan on the stove and add some oil. And as soon as the oil heats up, add the clean chicken and spread it out. Cook the chicken breast on high for at least 3 minutes and turn them. Season the chicken while they cook on the other side with salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary (or thyme) and stir to combine. Stir in chopped onions, garlic, and other herbs and spices you wish to use; mix well. Add the fresh tomatoes and the Knorr Bouillon or Maggi, cook for a few minutes, and then add the tomato paste. Reduce heat as the tomatoes may quickly burn while cooking, stirring as needed for about 6 – 8 minutes and then adding the heavy cream. Gently mix this sauce to combine very well and allow to simmer before adding the pasta.
  5. Boil Your Penne Pasta. While making your sauce, place water in a clean pan to boil your penne pasta. Boil it according to the manufacturer’s directions on the packet. I typically add salt and a tablespoon of oil to the water when it boils before adding my pasta to cook.
  6. Add Boiled Pasta to the Tomato Chicken Sauce. This is the best part! Use a strainer ladle to scoop the pasta into the sauce; work in batches until you add all the pasta. Add some pasta water if needed. Gently work the pasta into the sauce until every penne is covered in glorious tomato sauce! Taste and adjust flavors.
  7. Serve and Enjoy. Serve immediately while warm, garnish with parsley or basil. Add small grated parmesan if desired!

Notes

Cook your pasta according to the instructions on the packet.

You can use any other kind of pasta in your pantry; I am using penne pasta because that’s what I have in my pantry.

I cubed my chicken but cut yours differently; slicing them would work in this recipe.

You can use any other part of the chicken if you don’t want to use chicken breast!

Instead of cooking the chicken breast with the sauce as I did in this recipe, you can cook your chicken separately from the sauce and then add the cooked chicken to the sauce. Personally, I wanted this to be an authentic tomato chicken sauce cooked in one pot!

Add pasta water to loosen your pasta when combining the boiled pasta in the sauce. 

See the in post “How to” for step-by-step photos.

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The most delicious, creamiest chicken penne pasta recipe with tomatoes cooks in under 30 minutes in one pot! This easy tomato chicken pasta recipe uses chicken breast, penne pasta, tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and spices, salt, and pepper. You will make this simple dish over and over again! Chicken pasta is a simple dish for lunch or dinner that comes together quickly on the stovetop in a pan/skillet. The best part is that this pasta recipe doesn’t require cheese to taste great. Next time you want a pasta dish, choose this tasty creamy tomato chicken penne pasta recipe! You will never be disappointed.

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10 Comments

  1. Thank you for this recipe – my friends loved it!!!



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  2. You had me at simple and one-pot! Love this recipe, great flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.



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  3. This Tomato Chicken Penne was so flavorful and delicious. My oh my, I cannot wait to make it again. Thank you!



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  4. Oh yum! Such a fantastic weeknight meal! You had me at under 30 minutes all in one pot. The pasta looks so good.



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  5. Who needs cheese? This looks and sounds fantastic as it is. I can’t wait to make this hearty and comforting meal for my family.



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